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Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Etymology: Forcipiger: Latin, forceps = instrument of the pincers kind used for seizing and holding objects, esp. In surgical and obstetric operations + latin, gero = to carry; 1634 (Ref. 45335); wanai: Named 'wanai', the term used for this species by local inhabitants (Wandammen language group) in the south-western part of Cenderawasih Bay.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 40 m (Ref. 90102). Tropical
Western Pacific: Indonesia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 17.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 90102); 14.2 cm SL (female)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Inhabits outer or seaward reef slopes and deep passages and channels at depths of about 5 to at least 40 m; on relatively silty reefs as well as clear waters of offshore reefs and submerged atolls. Usually in pairs (Ref. 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012. Reef fishes of the East Indies. Perth, Australia: Universitiy of Hawai'i Press, Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research. (Ref. 90102)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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